Club Nouveau - "Lean on Me"

In the U.S., the last 2 weeks of march 1987, we discovered "Lean on Me" of Club Nouveau... This band made such a "career" that I was unable to find back their video... Though, I've found some "home-made" video on youTube using that song as sounddtrack... Don't ask me, who thos people are, I don't know but "thanks to them" we're now able to listen to that song again... and I'm quite sure, you'll remember that song:

Actually that song is again a cover of a "classic" song by Bill Withers (1972) and that since it has been covered several times by several singers or bands... So, there's no wonder if we do remember well of this nice little melody!

But regarding the band Club Nouveau, their career sums up to 7 singles (amongst which this one was the biggest hit) that came out between 1986 and 1992! This band was founded by Jay King after the split of his previous band: Timex Social Club. But quickly 3 other members left Club Nouveau to focus on producing other things... So, there's very few chance that Club Nouveau might be one of the 80's bands that regroup to make a new tour!

Huey Lewis & The News - "Jacobs Ladder"

On 14th march 1987 in the U.S., it's Huey Lewis & the News who reached the first place with "Jacobs Ladder". Well, ok, I know I'm too late to publish that post... but 20 years later, 1 week too late doesn't matter anymore, does it? Well, then quickly watch the video:

This californian band is probably much more successfull there in the U.S. than on this side of the ocean, and to be honest I don't remember this song "Jacobs Ladder"... But, they do have had some big successes in Europe... for instance, I'm sure you remember songs like "Stuck With You" and "Hip to be Square" in 1986, but most of all "The Power of Love" in 1985 because it was chosen as the soundtrack of "Back to the Future", huge popular succes starring Michael J.Fox.

So, to apologize for my late posting, I can't resist the pleasure to also show in here the "The Power of Love" video... Enjoy! ;-)

A-Ha "The Sun Always Shines On TV"

Though the biggest hit from A-Ha is probably "Take on me" and its incredible video (I'm sure you remember this mix of drawnings and real images...), "The Sun Always Shines On TV" is certainly almost as well known by all people tha thad ears during the 80's! :-)

This song reached the first place in UK charts in January 1986 and reached the #20 in US charts, which is quite good for a norwegian band!!